First Minister Carwyn Jones says the Welsh Assembly is facing its "darkest days" following the death of former minister Carl Sargeant
Mr Jones' statement comes after criticism of the way he dealt with "groping or touching" allegations made against Mr Sargeant
Mr Sargeant was sacked from his cabinet role and suspended by the Welsh Labour party. He was found dead four days later
The first minister has remained in post despite calls for him to resign over his handling of the allegations made against Carl Sargeant.
There had been calls for Mr Jones to step down after the death of the sacked minister on Tuesday.
Carywn Jones has said Carl Sargeant's family deserve answers and he had no alternative than to take the actions he did.
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The coroner's office has confirmed an inquest into Carl Sargeant's death will be opened in Ruthin on Monday.
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A UKIP Wales spokesman said members would call for a motion of no confidence in Carwyn Jones to be voted on in the assembly, if he does not resign.
"We believe he has no moral authority," the spokesman added.
Image source, PAThere have been calls for Carwyn Jones to resign over the handling of the allegations made against Mr Sargeant.
Deputy leader of Flintshire council, Bernie Attridge, yesterday tweeted: "@fmwales I call on you to do the right thing and resign. The way you have treated Carl is unforgivable, you make me sick."
UKIP Wales leader Neil Hamilton has also called on Mr Jones to stand down.
There have been calls for Carwyn Jones to resign
A book of condolence has been opened at Connah's Quay Labour Club in memory of Mr Sargeant, who represented the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
Carwyn Jones has been under fire over his handling of the allegations made against Carl Sargeant in the days before his death.
Former minister Leighton Andrews claimed the first minister knew the Alyn and Deeside AM was being bullied in the Welsh Government, but said nothing was done.
Mr Sargeant was found dead on Tuesday four days after being sacked from his cabinet role amid allegations of groping.
Carl Sargeant was found dead at his home four days after being sacked from his position in the Welsh Government
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First Minister Carwyn Jones has finished his meeting with Welsh Labour AMs and is on his way to Cathays Park, where he will make the statement.
There have been calls for him to resign and criticism of the way he handled the allegations made against the former communities secretary.
First Minister Carwyn Jones is due to make a statement following the death of sacked minister Carl Sargeant.
The statement follows a meeting with fellow members of the Labour group in Wales this afternoon.
Mr Sargeant was found dead at his home on Tuesday, four days after he was sacked as communities minister and suspended from Welsh Labour after accusations from a number of women which included "groping" claims.
It is believed he had taken his own life.
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